An Electric Collar, An Obedient Dog
May 25th, 2010It can be difficult to teach your dog new tricks, specially if it’s an old dog. Fortunately for you, there are several tried methods for training dogs which you can get so you don’t have to re-invent the wheel from scratch. For example, if you want to teach your dog to stop barking at guests and obey your commands, then you should definitely try the electric collar.
What Is It?
An electric collar is a specialized type of collar that your dog can wear. In appearance, it’s almost undistinguishable from a regular dog collar, however, if your dog starts to bark too much when the collar is active, the collar will give the dog a slight electric shock. Of course, the shock isn’t harmful or painful to the dog, and it only confuses it a little to stop barking; and given enough time, the dog will learn that it shouldn’t bark when the collar is active.
Most dog owners prefer that their dogs keep quiet during the day and thus they will turn the collar on during daylight, however, they will turn it off at night to let the dog rest. If you want your dog to keep guard at night, then you must always turn the dog’s collar off before you go to bed, so your dog will be able to make noise to scare off intruders or to alert you.
Your dog will realize when the collar is turned off and when it is on if you are consistent with your schedule so make sure that you turn it on and off at the same time each day
The electric collar has proven to work very effectively on most dogs it has been used on. It is also very affordable so it makes a great option for the average owner who is trying to train their dog. If you decide to get a electric collar, you can compare models or prices in your local pet store or on online pet stores. Most suppliers will offer you several models to choose from.
If the electric collar isn’t convenient for you, there are other collars that you can get to train your dog. For example, you can get a citronella collar, which uses a spray of citronella scent instead of an electric shock to correct your dog. Dog owners who can’t stand the thought of giving an electrical shock to their dogs, no matter how mild or painless it is, usually prefer this collar.